Patents by Inventor Christopher F. Banks
Christopher F. Banks has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 6809903Abstract: A first-surface optical disk including features, such as a slot defined on an edge of the housing for providing clearance for a blocking tab in a drawer mechanism so as to allow the cartridge assembly to be fully inserted into the drawer mechanism when the shutter member is in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: DPHI Acquisitions, Inc.Inventors: Glade N. Bagnell, Christopher F. Banks, Edwin J. Wadsworth
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Patent number: 6644580Abstract: A control mechanism for loading/unloading data storage tape is provided. The control mechanism is part of a tape drive that receives a removable tape cartridge. The tape cartridge stores the data storage tape that is movable using the control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a plurality of gears, together with a cam. A leader assembly is operably connected to the control mechanism. At least portions of the leader assembly are movable in connection with loading or unloading the data storage tape relative to the leader assembly. A leader pin is joined to an end of the data storage tape. When the loading operation is performed, portions of the leader assembly are moved generally linearly into the tape cartridge and then the control mechanism causes such portions to pivot in order to engage the leader pin and remove it from its seat. When the unloading operation is performed, the portions of the leader assembly are moved in substantially opposite directions from the loading operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Makoto Sasaki, Christopher F. Banks
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Patent number: 6565028Abstract: A control mechanism that loads/unloads data storage tape is part of a tape drive that receives a removable tape cartridge. The tape cartridge stores the data storage tape that is movable using the control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a plurality of gears, together with a cam. A leader assembly is operably connected to the control mechanism. At least portions of the leader assembly are movable in connection with loading or unloading the data storage tape relative to the leader assembly. A leader pin is joined to an end of the data storage tape. When the loading operation is performed, portions of the leader assembly are moved generally linearly into the tape cartridge and then the control mechanism causes such portions to pivot in order to engage the leader pin and remove it from its seat. When the unloading operation is performed, the portions of the leader assembly are moved in substantially opposite directions from the loading operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Makoto Sasaki, Christopher F. Banks
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Patent number: 6540167Abstract: A control mechanism for loading/unloading data storage tape is provided. The control mechanism is part of a tape drive that receives a removable tape cartridge. The tape cartridge stores the data storage tape that is movable using the control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a plurality of gears, together with a cam. A leader assembly is operably connected to the control mechanism. At least portions of the leader assembly are movable in connection with loading or unloading the data storage tape relative to the leader assembly. A leader pin is joined to an end of the data storage tape. When the loading operation is performed, portions of the leader assembly are moved generally linearly into the tape cartridge and then the control mechanism causes such portions to pivot in order to engage the leader pin and remove it from its seat. When the unloading operation is performed, the portions of the leader assembly are moved in substantially opposite directions from the loading operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Fujitsu LimitedInventors: Makoto Sasaki, Christopher F. Banks, Yukio Katsuyama, Akira Takano, Tsukasa Minemura
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Publication number: 20020100830Abstract: A control mechanism for loading/unloading data storage tape is provided. The control mechanism is part of a tape drive that receives a removable tape cartridge. The tape cartridge stores the data storage tape that is movable using the control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a plurality of gears, together with a cam. A leader assembly is operably connected to the control mechanism. At least portions of the leader assembly are movable in connection with loading or unloading the data storage tape relative to the leader assembly. A leader pin is joined to an end of the data storage tape. When the loading operation is performed, portions of the leader assembly are moved generally linearly into the tape cartridge and then the control mechanism causes such portions to pivot in order to engage the leader pin and remove it from its seat. When the unloading operation is performed, the portions ofthe leader assembly are moved in substantially opposite directions from the loading operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Makoto Sasaki, Christopher F. Banks
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Publication number: 20020100831Abstract: A control mechanism for loading/unloading data storage tape is provided. The control mechanism is part of a tape drive that receives a removable tape cartridge. The tape cartridge stores the data storage tape that is movable using the control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a plurality of gears, together with a cam. A leader assembly is operably connected to the control mechanism. At least portions of the leader assembly are movable in connection with loading or unloading the data storage tape relative to the leader assembly. A leader pin is joined to an end of the data storage tape. When the loading operation is performed, portions of the leader assembly are moved generally linearly into the tape cartridge and then the control mechanism causes such portions to pivot in order to engage the leader pin and remove it from its seat. When the unloading operation is performed, the portions of the leader assembly are moved in substantially opposite directions from the loading operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Makoto Sasaki, Christopher F. Banks
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Publication number: 20020100829Abstract: A control mechanism for loading/unloading data storage tape is provided. The control mechanism is part of a tape drive that receives a removable tape cartridge. The tape cartridge stores the data storage tape that is movable using the control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a plurality of gears, together with a cam. A leader assembly is operably connected to the control mechanism. At least portions of the leader assembly are movable in connection with loading or unloading the data storage tape relative to the leader assembly. A leader pin is joined to an end of the data storage tape. When the loading operation is performed, portions ofthe leader assembly are moved generally linearly into the tape cartridge and then the control mechanism causes such portions to pivot in order to engage the leader pin and remove it from its seat. When the unloading operation is performed, the portions ofthe leader assembly are moved in substantially opposite directions from the loading operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Makoto Sasaki, Christopher F. Banks, Yukio Katsuyama, Akira Takano, Tsukasa Minemura
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Publication number: 20010030833Abstract: A cartridge for an optical disk includes a shutter having a tab which slides in a slot as the shutter moves between closed and open positions, the slot being isolated from an interior of the disk so as to protect the disk from debris generated as the shutter moves.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2000Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Glade N. Bagnell, Christopher F. Banks, Edwin J. Wadsworth
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Patent number: D414168Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: Caleb Technology CorporationInventors: James H. Parsons, Edwin J. Wadsworth, Christopher F. Banks, Lane W. Lee